What is TCAM?

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I had an issue with a 6513 that had an error in the log file saying the TCAM utilization had hit a threshold and was currently at 98% utilization.

What is TCAM? I did a Show TCAM Counts but that really didn't show me anything that I could understand.

I am going to guess, but I think it is the memory for the switching engine for a Layer3 switch. But I could be totally wrong...

 

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second link when I googled cisco tcam

http://www.enterprisenetworkingplanet.com/nethub/article.php/3527301

why oh why don't folks use google *sigh*

 

Does this help?

Google is your friend!

Harry.

 

SNAP! <giggle>

Harry.

 

are we fools or great minds harry ?

my vote is with the latter, but I'm biased!

 

If everyone googled and researched I guess no one would ever post anything anymore.

Thanks for the links though!

 

Sure we would... but mostly on things that can't be found easily by searching Google. It's a tech's best friend.

One thing that people would still post about is opinions on things. For example, it's helpful to discuss things like:
- what model of wireless router (or hard drive or video card or processor or mobo) to buy
- best methods to secure a particular OS
- news articles or other things of technical interest
- questions about job searches and career development, including what certifications to pursue
- humorous stories
- general community bonding - happy birthdays, anniversaries, achievements, etc.

As you can see, there's tons to post about other than "Fix this technical problem for me".